Beauty Through Faith Podcast
Beauty Through Faith Podcast
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Nurturing the voice of the Church through the arts. beautythroughfaith.substack.com
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The podcast delves into themes of spiritual exploration through art, focusing on the connection between beauty and faith. Specific topics include mental health in youth, the role of music in spiritual practices, and the importance of community in artistic expression, with episodes featuring insights on creating enduring works of art from a Christian perspective.
Nurturing the voice of the Church through the arts.
Episode Title: The Pursuit of Beauty: Wonder, Culture, and TheologyGuest: Dr. Junius JohnsonPodcast: Beauty Through FaithHost: Gustav Hoyer
Episode Summary:In this captivating episode, we welcome theologian and author Dr. Junius Johnson alongside composer and executive director of Kalos, Gustav Hoyer for a rich conversation on beauty, wonder, and the role of imagination in faith and culture. Together, we explore how beauty is not just ornament but a portal—into deeper truth, into divine mystery, and into the transformation of our inner and outer worlds.
Junius offers reflections on the theology of beauty and the formative power of the imagination. From the classical tradition to the modern stage, Gustav and Junius invite us to consider beauty not as escape, but as encounter.
Topics Discussed:
* What the pursuit of beauty really means
* How imagination shapes theological vision
* Art as a response to divine invitation
* The role of cultural formation in the Christian life
* Beauty as a bridge between heaven and earth
* Wonder as resistance in an age of disenchantment
About Our Guest:Dr. Junius Johnson is a scholar of theology and philosophy with deep interests in beauty, imagination, and classical Christian thought. He is the founder of Junius Johnson Academics and the author of several books including The Father of Lights.
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